I photographed this common Snapper Turtle in the wetlands of the Muscatatusk National Wildlife Refuge in Indiana. Common snappers are noted for their belligerent disposition when out of the water, their powerful beak-like jaws, and their highly mobile head and neck.
Canon EOS 1D MK3, EF 400mm F2.8 USM L lens, 1/4 x Canon Teleconverter, Gitzo Monopod
Oh, I love it!